Optoma Technology HD81 User Manual

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HD81 Home Theater Projector

HD81 Home Theater Projection System

The Optoma HD81 Home Theater Projector

The Optoma HD81 is a distinctive two-piece projection system that includes a native 1080p DLP® projector and a video
enhancement processor. Featuring Texas Instruments’ DarkChip3™ DMD chipset and a variety of advanced video
enhancement technologies, the Optoma HD81 projection system delivers remarkable color saturation and subtle details
for the best in 1080p image quality.

The HD81 Delivers True Performance

• The ultimate image-quality with 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution

• Astonishing 10,000:1 contrast (true full on/off contrast ratio)

• Easy installation with only one video cable from the image
enhancement processor to the 1080p projector

• The HD81’s sleek design includes Optoma’s innovative wind
tunnel shield design that lends itself to quieter operation

• 10-bit color per channel processing and 7-segment color wheel
delivers deeper color saturation

The HD81 also features an active 16-step, auto-Iris function that boosts the contrast ratio up to 10,000:1. With 10-bit
color per channel color processing and a 7-segment color wheel, the Optoma HD81 delivers great color saturation and
subtle color details for the best image quality.

The HD81’s video enhancement processor delivers an advanced three-stage process flow (decoding, image enhancement
and color reproduction enhancement) that offers an impressive, personalized adjustment setting at each stage.

The two-piece design of the HD81 eliminates the need for multiple cables; all that is needed for the projector to be
connected is a single HDMI video cable and a single control cable. With the processor’s extensive inputs, there are more
than enough connections to up-convert sources to 1080p for optimal viewing.

Optoma’s innovative cable management system makes wire-filled installations a thing of the past. Optoma developed an
easy-to-install cabling solution to deliver a loss- and interference-free signal from the video enhancement processor to the
1080p projector. This fully digital source-to-display link is connected through a high-speed digital cable signal; and then
transmits data to more than 100 feet.

The HD81 offers the best, all-around, high-quality display experience for home theater enthusiasts.

Definitive Color…Incredible Resolution…Ultimate Performance

Advanced Video Processing

The HD81’s video enhancement processor delivers an advanced three-stage process
flow (decoding, image enhancement and color reproduction enhancement) that offers
impressive, personalized adjustment settings at each stage. With a full-range of
adjustments for both digital and analog inputs, the video processor provides the
power and control to satisfy the most demanding video connoisseur.

The video processor features an abundance of advanced connectivity options,
including three HDMI inputs, up to five component inputs and one external HDMI
expansion port, as well as RS-232 and discrete IR remote control functionality. With
the power of the Gennum VXP and the support of ISF

modes, the video processor

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is one of the highest quality scaler/motion adaptive HD de-interlacer in the market.

Video Processing Enhancement for the Optoma HD81

A studio-grade professional Video Scaler and Color Management System

• The processor possesses the power of the Gennum VXP, the
highest quality scaler and 10-bit 480i/576i/1080i
motion adaptive HD de-interlacer

Dedicated engine for video enhancement
and color management of images

• Advanced 10-step Gamma color
enhancement

• RGBCYM 6-color with 16 region
adjustments

Extensive inputs

• Three HDMI + external HDMI expansion

• Four components (two RGBHV, two RCA)

• One VGA (RGB/YPbPr/SCART)

• Three composite

ISFccc (Imaging Science Foundation's Certified Calibration Configuration)

• Three s-video

• RS-232

• Two 12V triggers

• IR port extension

Optoma’s innovative cable management solution makes
bulky, wire-filled installations a thing of the past.

Video enhancement
processor

Multimedia and video
sources such as DVD
players, computers,
digital satellite, gaming
consoles and PVRs.

HD81 1080p projector

HD81 Home Theater Projection System

Simplified cabling solution delivers
a loss- and interference-free signal
from the video/color enhancement
box to the HD81 1080p projector

HD81 Home Theater Projection System

Projector Specifications

Weight:

ANSI Lumens:

Contrast (Full On/Off):

Iris Control:

Native Resolution:

Technology:

Size (W x H x D):

Lamp Type:

Lamp Life:

Scaler:

HDTV:

Focus:

Zoom Lens:

Digital Zoom:

Keystone Correction:

Vertical Refresh Rate:

Offset:

Noise:

Throw Ratio:

Throw Distance:

Image Size (Diagonal):

Security:

Warranty:

UPC:

10 lbs

1400

10,000:1

16-Step Auto-Iris
Manual and Auto Mode

1080p (1920x1080)

Single 0.95” DarkChip3™ DLP
Technology by Texas Instuments

16.2” x 4.5” x 12.2”

300W UHP

2000 / 3000 (STD / ECO)

Gennum VXP

480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i/p

Manual

Manual, 1.2x

Yes

Vertical ±15°

Input: 24 to 85Hz
Output: 48, 50, 60Hz

136%

32dB

1.85 – 2.22:1 (Distance/Width)

4.92’ to 32.8’

30” to 300”

One Kensington® Lock Port

3 Years Limited Parts and Labor
90 Days on Lamp

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Video Processor Specifications

Weight:

Size (W x H x D):

Image Processing:

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Color Management:

CEDIA Features:

I/O Connectors:

9.2 lbs

17” x 2.5” x 12”

Motion Adaptive 480i, 576i and
1080i HD De-Interlacing, 10-bit
Image Processing, Advanced 3D
Comb Filter, Three Presets plus
Two Programmable Display
Formats, Advanced Noise
Reduction and Sharpening

User Definable Gamma,
RGBCYM 6-Color, 16-Region
Adjustment, 3 User Defined
Modes plus ISF

ISF

, Discrete IR Commands

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(On/Off, Sources, Formats, User
Settings), External IR Input Pod,
RS-232 Control, Programmable
12V Trigger

Three HDMI Inputs plus One
External HDMI Expansion Input,
Two BNC Component
YPbPr/RBGHV, Two RCA
Component, Three S-Video,
Three Composite, One VGA
(RGB/YPbPr/SCART),
RS-232, Two 12V Triggers, One
IR Port Extension

Color Settings

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I/O Connectors

RS-232 Control from

Video Processor

Composite
Video

HDMI from

Video Processor

S-Video

Component
Video

12V Trigger

BNC

HDMI Cable

HDMI In

RS-232 Control

HDMI Loop Out
to AV Receiver

HDMI Out
to Projector

Remote Control

Power

IRIS Control

Color Vivid

B/W Extension

Overscan

Aspect Ratio

Selection

Available from:

Lamp Control

Settings Control

Gamma

Edge Enhancement

OSD Menu

Vertical Shift

Direct Source

Input Selections

Optoma Technology, Inc.

715 Sycamore Drive, Milpitas CA 95035 • Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • For more information, please visit www.OptomaUSA.com.

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